University of Maryland University College and Revature Announce
Partnership to Offer No-Cost Online Coding Programs

Access to innovative online program creates a pathway to
successful software development careers for students and graduates with
non-technical backgrounds.

March 28, 2017 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

ADELPHI, Md. & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Maryland University College (UMUC), the largest public
online university in the country, and Revature, a leading technology
talent development company, today announced a partnership that will
allow all UMUC students and graduates—regardless of major—to access
Revature’s online coding program at no cost to the student.

The company’s flagship product, RevaturePro, provides online instruction
in enterprise software development languages, guided projects,
assessments and mentoring. Consisting of courses in Java, Microsoft.NET
and front-end web development and others, students progress through the
program at their own pace and receive dedicated support from Revature’s
industry mentors.

“Through this partnership, students with non-technical academic
backgrounds can expand their career options by mastering the latest
software programs and computer platforms,” said Nikki Sandoval,
Associate Vice President for Alumni and Career Services at UMUC. “The
Revature program offers them an accessible approach to IT training that
will complement any career path.”

As the demand for computer software across multiple industries continues
to grow, so too does the need for qualified software and application
developers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,employment
of software developers has been projected to grow 17 percent from 2014
to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of
applications developers is projected to grow 19 percent, and employment
of systems developers is projected to grow 13 percent.* IT training
creates a rich and diverse talent pool of highly desirable technology
professionals to support current and future workforce needs.

“Coding skills are necessary to succeed in today’s marketplace across a
range of industries, so we’ve designed a program that prepares students
for a great career in software development,” said Joe Mitchell,
Revature’s Executive Vice President of Academic Partnerships. “Our
programs give students with any academic background the chance to learn
cutting-edge technologies, train in Reston, VA after graduation, and
secure a job at top U.S. companies. It’s a win-win solution for
everyone.”

Revature also offers an immersive coding program at its Reston, Virginia
headquarters, an intensive, 12-week program that further prepares
attendees for a career in software development. Open to university
graduates, accepted applicants build on the RevaturePro learnings with
deeper exposure to specific software languages, DevOps, soft skills and
more. There is no cost to the attendees, and includes housing and a
weekly living allowance. Those who successfully complete the boot camp
then have the opportunity to work for Revature’s clients that include
Fortune 500 companies, government partners and others. .

RevaturePro is now available to UMUC students and graduates. More
information is available at revature.com/umuc.

About UMUC

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is a world leader in
innovative educational models, with award-winning online programs in
disciplines including biotechnology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and
information technology that are in high demand in today’s increasingly
technical, global workplace. UMUC offers open access with a global
footprint and a specific mission — to meet the learning needs of
students whose responsibilities may include jobs, family, and military
service. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a
doctoral program, and certificate programs. A pioneer in distance
education since 1947, UMUC today is harnessing the power of learning
science and technology to deliver high quality, low cost, accessible
higher education.

About Revature

Revature is a technology talent development company providing a turnkey
talent acquisition solution for corporate and government partners and
no-cost coding bootcamps for university graduates. We recruit, develop
and deploy enterprise-ready technology talent, enabling our corporate
partners to succeed and grow. Through in-person, online and on-campus
coding immersion programs, we create a pathway for university graduates
with diverse backgrounds to build the knowledge, skills and abilities to
reach their potential as technology professionals. Students who are
accepted into the program are employed with Revature, in an enterprise
setting, along with industry certification and continuing education.
With its unique talent development strategy, Revature successfully
serves a wide range of Fortune 500 enterprises, government organizations
and top systems integrators. Learn more at www.revature.com.